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Enjoy the peace of country style living close Cambridge, and Te Awamutu in NZ.

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Terrace/patio
2 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Property grounds

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Ohaupo, Waikato
  • Place, TreeChurch and Gardens
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Waikato River
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Mystery Creek Events Centre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hamilton (HLZ-Hamilton Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Enjoy the peace of country style living close Cambridge, and Te Awamutu in NZ.

This brand-new home in Kaipaki is ideally located on a lifestyle block 5 minutes drive from Hamilton Airport and 10 minutes drive from Cambridge. Surrounded by horses, cattle, walk under trees, beside a stream. Escape the hustle and bustle of the city.

Outdoor spa • Private and spacious • Proximity to popular destinations
Classic country living • Outdoor dining areas • Quality linen supplied • Fully equipped kitchen
Rural WiFi • Excellent for groups and families • Professional host • Grazing farm animals

Beautiful private and spacious home with vast country views and an outdoor spa
Classic country living with grazing animals
Excellent for small families and couples - weekend explorers! Your pet is welcomed once approved.

Essene Country Lodge offers a satisfying escape to the countryside for those who enjoy peace, privacy and tranquility. For those who like to relax, you can daydream by the stream, read in the garden or simply meander down to the chooks and forage in the garden.

The newly designed spacious home is carefully positioned on 1.6 hectares of heritage land fully surrounded in mature trees.

On offer is three bedrooms one queen bedroom, one king ensuite room, and two king singles in the third room, large bathroom including full bath and shower, two lounges,

Conveniently positioned close to Mystery Creek event centre, the Avantidrome and other nearby attractions include; Hobbiton (30 mins), Glowworm caves (50 mins) and Lake Karapiro (15 mins).

Special conditions: Smoking is not permitted and although family events of guests are accepted - large parties are not permitted.
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to TreeChurch and Gardens. Enjoy features like 1 hot tub and laundry facilities. The holiday home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and balcony
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 50+ Mbps)
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 5-minute drive from TreeChurch and Gardens and 6 minutes from Kartsport Hamilton
Enjoy the peace of country style living close Cambridge, and Te Awamutu in NZ. offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 25 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No Parties allowed. Quiet time 11pm to 6am
No extra guests staying over

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 55 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: An additional guest fee applies to children over 2

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Enjoy the peace of country style living close Cambridge, and Te Awamutu in NZ. Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Husain A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Seamless experience and amazing hosts. Thank you for giving us such an amazing and relaxing Easter holiday. We loved the house, the land, the trees and fruits, the chickens, the spa, the fire, everything was great. We’ll definitely be back again and highly recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

8/10 Good

Kent S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful

Nice peaceful property. Thank You.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025